I don't think I'll survive this year

When Liu Ping returned to Beijing, it was just in time for the autumn season. The red maple trees were shining and the golden leaves were shining. There were such beautiful autumn scenery along the way.However, he was not that kind of elegant person, and he had things in his heart, so he didn't feel half of the scenery on the road.

After entering the capital, he just hurriedly changed clothes at home, and hurried to the palace to ask to see him.

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Inside Chengming Hall.

Ji Huai looked down at Liu Ping's confession, testimony, etc., frowned slightly, put down the case file in his hand solemnly, and looked up at Liu Ping.

Liu Ping hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, all the people involved in the paper have pleaded guilty. I have ordered people to escort them back to Beijing, and they will arrive in a few days."

Ji Huaizhi couldn't help but sighed, "...Let's deal with it according to the law."

——Li Wang really doesn't smell fishy at all...

"...Yes." Liu Ping hesitated for a moment before answering.

Ji Huaizhi was already suspicious, so he naturally noticed his subtle pause.She couldn't help but looked up at him, and asked, "If you have anything to say, just say it."

"..." Liu Ping opened his mouth, but found out how to speak.

According to his investigation, this time King An was slandered repeatedly, and it was indeed planned by someone.The person in charge of this is the judge of Jizhou Prefecture - Wu Mingye. Although this person has a small official position, he is a direct branch of the Wu family. Not to mention his family is famous in Jizhou, even in the entire Wei Dynasty. .

When King An first arrived in Jizhou, he had a lot of prestige, but Wu Mingye's eldest son was used to relying on the power of his family to do his best, so he unfortunately became that chicken that scares monkeys—the son-killer. Enmity is indeed deep hatred.

The motive is clear, the evidence is sufficient, and the perpetrator has confessed to the crime. He just based on his own feelings and said that there is something tricky behind this matter... But there is no reason to handle the case...

In the end, Liu Ping just evaded it with a few words of thanking Long En, and did not mention the unfounded doubts in his heart.

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Liu Ping has the privilege bestowed by Ji Huaizhi, and only investigates the case and collects evidence. As for the follow-up disposal, filing and finishing, the rest of the criminal department are naturally responsible.It is said that after he reported to the Holy Majesty and presented the evidence and confession, he could go home and have a good rest, so that he could rest from the exhaustion of the journey.

... But at this moment, he didn't feel any relief that things were over. On the contrary, his heart was heavy, and he was absent-minded along the way.

At the gate of the palace, there was already a sedan chair from the mansion waiting there. He had something hidden in his heart, and he didn't look at anything. He got on the sedan chair, and then let go of his eyes, and began to recall the various experiences in Jizhou some time ago. It seems that I want to find some clues from it...

The road was a bit bumpy, and the car curtain swayed a little bit, revealing a few gaps of light and shadow, his eyes were swept by the light, Liu Ping squinted subconsciously, but suddenly realized something, and suddenly returned to his senses.

——This way is wrong!From the palace to his house, there is no way to go south!

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered that at the gate of the palace just now, the eyes of the two porters were evasive, and they did not dare to look at him.

This is really... Has he offended anyone recently? !

Thinking about it, he couldn't help but a wry smile appeared on his face: There is no one who does not punish criminals during the investigation and handling of cases, and there are hundreds of cases that have passed through his hands. In this capital, there are probably few people who have suffered as much as him. People hate it.

Although the back was covered with cold sweat, Liu Ping's voice was the same as usual when he spoke.He only heard him raise his voice and ask, "Have you arrived yet?"

There was a hint of impatience in his tone, as if he felt irritable after sitting in the sedan chair for a long time.

"Return...return to your lord, soon... soon..." A trembling reply came from outside the sedan chair, and he was more nervous than the person who was held hostage in the sedan chair.

Liu Ping responded impatiently, and then said again: "I smell like Chunfangzhai's steamed stuffed bun... It's been a while since I've come here to eat, so stop and buy some before leaving." .”

The sedan chair shook for a while, and instead of stopping, it went faster, and the person who answered outside also changed, "Chunfangzhai is several blocks away from here. Your Excellency hasn't returned to Beijing for a long time, maybe you have misremembered...or Look at it like this, the little ones send the grown-ups to the house first, and then buy them and send them around, it’s faster.”

Before Liu Ping could open his mouth, the man lowered his voice again, and added with deep meaning: "This bun can always be eaten, so there is no rush. Sir, do you think it makes sense?"

Knowing that the people outside were suspicious, Liu Ping only urged in a deep voice, then stopped talking, listened to the movement outside, and guessed his position.

——The southern outskirts of the city...

Hearing that he was about to go out of the city gate, Liu Ping's face turned ugly. Just as he was about to speak, the sedan chair turned a corner and walked for a while. The speed slowly slowed down, as if it had entered some house. house.

When the sedan chair stopped, a female voice came from outside: "My lord, please—" The sedan chair curtain was also lifted, revealing the scenery outside.

Liu Ping frowned and looked at the mansion, the doubts in his eyes increased instead of diminishing - if he remembered correctly, this was probably the mansion of the Xiao family...

Although he offended many people, there is absolutely no Xiao family here.It's not that he has any relationship with the Xiao family, but more than ten years ago, during the Battle of Xuanzhou, Old Master Xiao and his two sons were all killed in battle. .

——No matter how capable Liu Ping is, he can't offend the dead.

But judging by his attitude, it didn't seem like he was here to trouble him.Seeing that he was about to meet the rightful owner, Liu Ping didn't waste his saliva to inquire about any news, but silently followed the little maid who led the way into a room.

There was already someone waiting in the room, but unexpectedly, it was a woman.

In the generation of the Xiao family, there is indeed a girl... Liu Ping looked solemn, and hurriedly saluted: "My servant will see Princess Li."

Xiao Xian's fingers trembled when she heard this address, and her ugly face became even more rigid. After a while, she forced a smile and said, "Master Liu, don't be too polite. This time I invite you to come here. , it is really offensive, and I hope you forgive me."

... This way of inviting people is really rare.

Liu Ping was about to answer a question, when he caught a glimpse of several maids who were standing there quietly retreating from the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but froze: Although I have heard that Princess Li is informal, but this lonely man and widow... is too...

He was wandering in his mind, only to hear Xiao Xian on the other side say in a flat tone: "Your Excellency is like a god in judging cases, not afraid of the powerful, everyone in the government and the public knows about it, my concubine..."

Although this is a compliment, when Xiao Xian said it, it was like reciting a book. He listened so dryly that it was scary. Liu Ping twitched, interrupted her, and said with a smile on his face: "... If the princess You can just speak up if you have something to say. This kind of 'praise' cannot be tolerated by my subordinates."

Xiao Xian was not unhappy when she was interrupted like this, she slightly lowered her eyes, and said in a low voice: "Since your lord has returned to Beijing, the Jizhou case... must have some results?"

Liu Ping still had that smile on his face, but his heart trembled: he went to Jizhou to serve a secret decree, and he said to the outside world that he was returning to his hometown to visit his relatives... In addition, he was carried to the Xiao Mansion just after he came back...

What does Princess Li want to do?

"Princess, you are joking. Haven't you heard of the Jizhou case?" Although he was full of thoughts, his face was filled with pure doubts, as if he really didn't know why Xiao Xian would say such a thing. Come on.

Xiao Xian didn't respond to his words, but pursed her lips, took something out of her sleeve, and gently put it on the table.The fingers painted with Danko trembled slightly, and after a long pause, they lifted off the table inch by inch.

What was left behind was a seal, and after listening to Xiao Xian's words just now, a possibility appeared in Liu Ping's mind.

A difficult voice came from the opposite side, "My lord... don't you want to take a look at this seal?"

Liu Ping smiled awkwardly, and stammered, "This...this...isn't it good?"

Xiao Xian didn't have any leisure time to play with him at the moment, and looked back at each other expressionlessly.Liu Ping was really embarrassed, so he didn't continue to act, but slowly put away his smile, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, and carefully held up the seal for inspection.

Although Liu Ping had been mentally prepared for a long time, after seeing the printed pattern clearly, he still couldn't help shivering——

King An's seal has become something on the street at some point. This month alone, he has seen three in the hands of three people: one of King An himself, one of Wu Mingye, and the one in the hands of Princess Li. one.

He looked at it for a while, then raised his head, saluted Xiao Xian solemnly, and asked seriously: "Dare to ask the princess, where did you get this thing?"

Xiao Xian closed her eyes and trembled all over. After a long time, just when Liu Ping thought she would not speak again, she uttered a very soft breath——

"...Liwang Mansion."

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A month later, Ji Huaizhi looked at Liu Pingxin's report of the survey, and he couldn't hide the surprise on his face...Compared with the file in his hand, his thoughts were more on Liu Ping: It's really amazing. He has been staring at him for so many years, but he has not grasped the slightest clue to Li Wang Yixing. Once this person is released, he will be able to check it neatly within a few months.

——Sure enough, professional things need to be done by professionals...

But when he looked back, the expression on his face gradually became serious.

When Ji Huaizhi was still the prince, because he was not threatening, he had a good relationship with all his elder brothers... Seeing these elder brothers die one after another due to various accidents, he felt pain in his heart.

Now, tell him that there are man-made shadows behind those accidents...

Ji Huaizhi's hand holding the scroll trembled slightly, and he opened and closed his lips several times before he found his own voice, "Xu Ai!"

One person entered the hall in response, knelt on one knee and said, "The minister is here!"

"King Li colluded with the enemy, treasoned the country, and murdered the royal family. The evidence is solid and the crime is unforgivable. I order you to lead the imperial army and take it down." After a pause, he said word by word, "If there is any obstacle, kill it! !amnesty!"

Ji Huaizhi usually has a gentle attitude. No matter his tone or appearance, he gave the illusion of speaking well. It was the first time Xu Ai heard his tone like this. He was stunned for a moment, then took a deep breath, and responded in a deep voice Said: "Yes!"

Ji Huai stared blankly at his receding figure, suddenly felt powerless, he fell down on the chair, raised his head slightly, the sun passed through the window, casting a golden shadow on his face, he raised his hand The dossier covered his face——

Is this throne really that good? !